Can buying things make us happier?
A. There’s an important difference between pleasures and comforts. Pleasures are things like flowers, feasts, vacations – investments in family, friends and memories. Comforts are material goods like a big new car or a giant plasma TV or – Q. – a renovated bathroom. A. That’s right. Comforts always seem like a better idea before you buy them than afterward. Trust me, you will get more durable satisfaction out of the money you spend on pleasures.
